Travel Insurance
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B.C. woman faces travel health insurance nightmare after shocking U.S. $108K hospital billTravel expert Claire Newell says stability clauses are often written in standard medical insurance policies and reading the fine print of any policy is crucial.ConsumerSep 11
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Sudden medical emergency costs Alberta family nearly $100K while on vacationDione Amundson and her son Peyton were in Japan for a two-week trip this past July. However, four days into the vacation, something went terribly wrong.HealthSep 1
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Canadians are skipping travel insurance to save money. Should they?Only 32 per cent of Canadians surveyed who are planning to travel intend to purchase both emergency travel medical and trip cancellation and interruption insurance.CanadaSep 24, 2024
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Worried about natural disasters while travelling? What insurance can coverDemand in Canada for travel insurance is soaring with natural disasters disrupting tourism on top of another COVID-19 wave looming, experts say.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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Extreme weather is putting Canada’s reputation as tourist destination at riskWildfires, flooding and damaging storms have been the norm in Canada this summer. Here's why experts and industry players are concerned about the impact on tourism demand.FireAug 27, 2023
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Do you need trip cancellation insurance? What to know before buyingWhat to know about trip cancellation insurance before deciding if you should buy it before your next holiday, according to experts.MoneyJun 20, 2023
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Calgary senior with terminal illness receives refund after calling out Manulife over denied claimA Calgary man battling cancer is battling Canadian insurance giant Manulife after his flight cancellation claim over what he called a timeline mistake.ConsumerMay 31, 2023
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U.S. ending COVID vaccine mandates for travellers. Where other countries standNext week the United States will lift its COVID-19 restrictions for travellers. But what other countries still have them in place?CanadaMay 3, 2023
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Priced out of summer vacation? Here’s how to book ‘budget-conscious’ travelA majority of Canadians say they're scaling back their summer travel plans, according to a new Ipsos poll, as inflation and economic uncertainty take their toll.MoneyApr 16, 2023
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B.C. couple seriously injured in hit-and-run in San Diego facing huge medical billsSan Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are investigating and a reward has been offered.CrimeApr 10, 2023
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